Well, the biggest snowfall so far, as weather reports say more is coming. I walked on the plowed streets. Then I walked in the back yard. Each step I took I had to lift my feet high, and then deep into snow that went halfway to my calves. The snow made gorgeous shapes and textures as it filled and covered everything. The late afternoon sun cast shadows on that textured landscape.
Natural Snow Ball
A Golden Arch
Shadow Reflection
Sunset Reflecting on the Tree Tops
As part of Fleeting Moments Artists, I captures a number of images of shadows. The best of these will be in an online gallery.
I chose to make all of my images black and white with a platinum gradient effect. Shadows distort, enhance or camouflage a subject. The shadows themselves form a shape that is unique. Along with the shadows, we included a “selfie” shadow of ourselves.
Redbuds on my garden path
Drop petals on the ground
The beauty, color of them all
Makes joy in my heart abound!
Redbud Petals on the Ground
Trillium Amongst the Redbud Petals
Shadows and Redbud Petals
The pretty red/magenta color is scattered all over my garden path today. I loved seeing the magenta along side the spring green trillium!
The shadows of trees and plants, the footprints of animals, all create drama on the snow. What is usually hidden by grass or dirt, comes alive with the whiteness of snow. It was a beautiful, blue-sky day and the shadows were amazing. Here are a few to share.
Always be ready to capture an image! This morning the bright morning sun was casting an interesting shadow on my floor. Quick, grab the iPhone 6s and capture the moment. I chose to use my favorite black and white App, LenkaCam. I like the image so much, I uploaded to Instagram, applied minimal edits, and posted it. You never know what Instagram folks will like, but this image was a winner! There are 84 Likes in 26 minutes! A new record for me. Here is the Morning Sun Shadows image:
